Management and Organization
Learn how to manage human resources and effectively develop and implement strategies to promote growth and productivity in all types of organizations. Our courses prepare students for success in a wide range of industries by helping them develop critical skills in leadership, communication, design, and organizational development.
At a Glance
Undergraduate Programs
Management & Leadership Concentration
The Management & Leadership concentration will help develop and enhance your ability to lead and manage people and organizations. These skills are highly desired by virtually all potential employers, making the Management & Leadership concentration beneficial to all Carroll School undergraduates.
Curriculum
5 courses
2
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MGMT1021 | Organizational Behavior |
| MGMT2127 | Leadership |
3
MGMT Elective Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
Entrepreneurship Co-concentration
The Entrepreneurship co-concentration provides a strong background for launching and managing high-growth ventures in nascent or high-velocity industries. The curriculum introduces a set of tools and a way of thinking that will help students navigate the uncertain, ambiguous contexts that often characterize new initiatives in established firms as well as start-ups.
Curriculum
4 courses
1-2
Required Course(s)
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MGMT2170 | Entrepreneurial Management |
The 1-credit version of TechTrek is only required for the Class of 2025 and later. TechTrek is only offered in the Fall semester.
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ISYS3206 | TechTrek |
1
Course from this list
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MFIN2210 | Entrepreneurial Finance | Prereq: MFIN1127 (Corporate Finance) |
| MGMT2139 | Social Impact & Entrepreneurship | |
| MFIN6602 | Venture Capital | Prereq: MFIN1127 (Corporate Finance) |
| ISYS/MGMT3315 | Managing Digital Innovation |
2
electives, either from the list above or from the following list
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BSLW2604 | Law for the Entrepreneur |
| ISYS3178 /MKTG3178 | Design Thinking and Strategy |
| MGMT2123 | Negotiation |
| MGMT2139 | Social Impact and Entrepreneurship |
| MGMT2143 | Idea Work: Making Things that Matter |
| MGMT2144 | Design-Driven Innovation Consulting |
| MGMT2175 | Thinking Strategically Integrative Strategy Simulation |
| MKTG3156 | Digital Marketing |
| MKTG3158 | Product Planning and Strategy |
| MKTG3170 | Entrepreneurial Marketing in a Digital World |
| UGMG1010 | Perspectives on Management |
| UNAS1025 | Innovation Through Design Thinking |
| BZAN2165 | Intro to Programming Using Swift for iOS App Development |
| BZAN2175 | Physical Computing - Interactive Art, Robotics, and Tech for Good |
For more information, please contact the Shea Center for Entrepreneurship.
Management & Leadership Minor (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027)
A minor in Management & Leadership focuses on the behavioral side of management by offering courses designed to increase students’ knowledge of leadership and management and build skills in these areas.
2
Required courses
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT1021 | Organizational Behavior | So. or Jr. Year |
| MGMT2127 | Leadership | So. or Jr. Year |
4
MGMT Electives
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
Management & Leadership Minor (Class of 2028 and Beyond)
A minor in Management & Leadership focuses on the behavioral side of management by offering courses designed to increase students’ knowledge of leadership and management and build skills in these areas.
3
Required courses
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT1021 | Intro to Financial Accounting | Fr. or Jr. Year |
| MGMT1021 | Organizational Behavior | So. or Jr. Year |
| MGMT2127 | Leadership | So. or Jr. Year |
3
MGMT Electives
| Course # | Course Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
| MGMT Elective | Any Management Elective | View the "Sample Management Electives" tab for offerings. Please note: not all courses are available each semester. |
Sample List of Electives
Below is a sample list of electives available for undergraduate students. Additional courses may be added in the future. Please note, not all courses are available each semester. Please visit the Course Information and Schedule page in Agora for an up-to-date list of current offerings and prerequisites.
| Course # | Course Name |
| MGMT2110 | Human Resources Management |
| MGMT2111 | Ethical Leadership Skills |
| MGMT2123 | Negotiation |
| MGMT2132 | Managing Change |
| MGMT2133 | Leading High Performance Teams |
| MGMT2137 | Managing Diversity |
| MGMT2139 | Social Impact and Entrepreneurship |
| MGMT2140 | International Management |
| MGMT2141 | Power and Influence |
| MGMT2143 | Idea Work: Making Things That Matter |
| MGMT2170 | Entrepreneurial Management |
| MGMT2172 | Managerial Decision Making |
| MGMT2175 | Thinking Strategically Integrative Strategy Simulation |
| MGMT2177 | Leadership in Action: Lessons from Exploration and Adventure |
| MGMT2260 | Leadership and Corporate Accountability |
| MGMT2265 | Globalization, Culture, and Ethics |
| MGMT3099 | Strategic Management* (for minor only) |
| MGMT4901 | Independent Study |
| MGMT5548/UNCP5548 | Capstone: Leadership and Mindfulness |
Full-Time Faculty
Our faculty are outstanding teachers and researchers who are recognized as leading scholars in their field and actively engage with students both inside and outside the classroom.
Our Students
Sample List of Employers
Adobe
Citi
DocuSign
Digitas
Goldman Sachs
Microsoft
Oracle
Playbook Sports
Oracle
Piper Sandler
Renaissance Medical Group
US Army
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